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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
| image = Neanderthal.jpg
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|image=Mechneanderthal-ag.jpg
| name = ''Neanderthal''
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|name=Neanderthal
| manufacturer = [[Tactical Advantage, LLC]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 36-37, "NTL-AG ''Neanderthal''"</ref>
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|manufacturer=
| production year =3128
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|model=NTL-AG
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6263/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|class=Assault
| model = NTL-AG<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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|mass=80
| cost =
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|chassis=Standard
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]]
|mech type=BattleMech
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|engine=400 [[XL engine|XL]] (TSM)
| mass = 80
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|speed=81
|feet=biped
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|armament=*1x [[ECM Suite]]
| chassis = [[Advantage NTL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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*3x [[M-Pod]]s
| armor = [[Durallex Super Medium Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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*1x [[Hatchet]]
| engine = [[LTV 400 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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*2x [[PPC]]
| speed = 86<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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| speed with TSM = 97<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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|BV (1.0)=
| comsys = [[Garret C22A]] with [[Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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|BV (2.0)=
| T&T = [[Wasat Aggressor Type 12]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
 
| heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
 
| armament = <span></span>
 
* 2x [[Snub-Nose PPC]]
 
* 3x [[M-Pod]]
 
* 1x [[Hatchet]]
 
| BV (1.0) =
 
| BV (2.0) = 2,024<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 257</ref>
 
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
==Description==
 
Manufactured on [[Regulus]] by Tactical Advantage, LLC, the '''''Neanderthal''''' was an attempt to embody the performance of the fearsome [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] ''[[Berserker]]'' in a [['Mech]] twenty tons lighter. The concept went beyond simply echoing the ''Berserker'' - Tactical Advantage used a typical [[Regulan Fiefs|Regulan]] sense of flair in the design, producing a fearsome close-combat machine.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
 
  
The ''Neanderthal'' had a distinctive, blocky silhouette, and its prowess in close-quarters gained the 'Mech a notable - and intimidating - reputation. While the ''Neanderthal'' lacked the payload of the heavier Lyran 'Mech, the ''Neanderthal'' was capable of operating for longer as it didn't run the risk of the [[MASC]] failures that plagued the ''Berserker''. Moving at speeds of up to 86 km/h under normal conditions thanks to a massive [[LTV 400 XL|LTV 400 extra-light fusion engine]], the decision by Tactical Advantage to use [[Triple Strength Myomer]] in the ''Neanderthal'' gave it the ability to reach almost 100 km/h when running hot.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
 
  
The Garrett C22A communications software installed aboard the ''Neanderthal'' was augmented by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] mounted in the center torso, making the ''Neanderthal'' a harder target to hit and giving it more time to get up to speed before charging into the fray.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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==Description==
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From INN 3135: A near maxed-out ferro-fibrous standard chassis is at the heart of this ''Neanderthal'' variation, and [[triple strength myomer]] helps it get to the heart of other ’Mechs. DeJesus is known to employ M-pods to great effect.
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(Editor's Note: This [['Mech]] is clearly an assault 'Mech based on Wizkids description on their site. However, in the MWDA clix game it is classified as a heavy as they forgot that the Hatchet is considered part of the 'Mechs tonnage).
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament==
The ''Neanderthal'' mounted a [[Magna Flarestar]] [[Snub-Nose Particle Projection Cannon]] in the left and right torso, each augmented by a [[PPC Capacitor]] that allows the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]] of the 'Mech to temporarily boost the damage inflicted when using the PPCs. [[TacShot]] [[Anti-'Mech Pod|M-Pod]]s are mounted in the head, left and right torsos, and gripped firmly in the right hand is a massive [[Hatchet]].<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
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*1x ECM Suite
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*1x M-Pod
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*1x Hatchet
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*2x PPCs
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;NTL-UG : An earlier design, the -UG ''Neanderthal'' lacked the Snub-Nose PPCs and PPC Capacitors as well as the M-Pods; instead, the -UG mounted a [[Large Pulse Laser]] on the left arm as well as a [[Large Laser]] and [[Small Laser]] in each of the left and right torsos. Despite the heat output of the various lasers, the -UG mounted only ten double heat sinks.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp89">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 89, "NTL-UG ''Neanderthal''"</ref> BV (2.0)=1,817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 258</ref>
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In the [[MechWarrior]] dark age series of novels (specifically the Wolf Hunters Book) The ''Neanderthal'' is considerd to use both Ferro-Fibrous and [[Endo Steel]]. The BattleMech is 90 tons, mounts two [[Gauss Rifle]]s and has a [[Mace]] instead of a Hatchet. Due to its low heat build up, it only uses single [[heat sink]]s.
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Neanderthal'' was subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp36+"/>
 
* [[Distracting]]
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
 
* [[Stable]]
 
 
 
==Images==
 
<gallery>
 
Mechneanderthal-ag.jpg|Neanderthal as depicted in [[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
The original description of the ''Neanderthal'' was published via [[INN]]:
 
 
 
{{Quote|From [[INN]] [[3135]]: A near maxed-out [[ferro-fibrous]] standard chassis is at the heart of this ''Neanderthal'' variation, and Triple Strength Myomer helps it get to the heart of other ’Mechs. DeJesus is known to employ M-pods to great effect.|INN 3135<ref>[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/soldier/pda.asp?a=40293 WizKids Article]</ref>}}
 
Editor's Note: This [['Mech]] is clearly an assault 'Mech based on WizKids description on their site. However, in the MWDA clix game it is classified as a heavy as they forgot that the Hatchet is considered part of the 'Mechs tonnage. This version of the ''Neanderthal'' was apparently armed with a Hatchet, three M-Pods and two [[PPC]]s.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
<references/>
 
  
==Bibliography==
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#[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]
* ''[[Mechwarrior: Age of Destruction]]''
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#Wizkids Article [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/soldier/pda.asp?a=40293]
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
 
  
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
[[Category: Melee BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Dark Age Mechs]]
[[Category: Solarian BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]]

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